"A Walk In The Park" Tour and Lecture Series

Walk In the Park Summer 2019

Join Portland Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department for "A Walk In The Park", a monthly series of walks and talks in Portland's Parks. Park Historians, Naturalists, and Park Staff will lead a series of lectures, walks and bike rides in Portland's Parks and Open Spaces to share the rich history and significance of these urban green spaces.

Description: Hop on the Parks and Rec bus and take a tour of Portland monuments, statues and memorials. Want to learn about that statue you drive by on the way to work everyday? Ever wondered who the people are that have been permanently memorialized in our parks and public spaces? Come join our Department historian Jeff Tarling, and Park Ranger Jill Mulkern for this informative tour through Portland’s history and public spaces.

Description: Walk the 10 mile Forest City Trail, all on trails within Portland city limits. See two waterfalls, woods, wetlands, and urban sanctuaries. Walk on trails, through school grounds, historic cemeteries and sidewalks to complete this route full of hidden gems in plain view. Learn about current Portland Trails and Portland Parks projects.

Description: Join Portland Parks Division staff for a 9-mile slow-ride bike loop through Portland Park History. Bring your own bike and meet the group at Payson Park Little League parking lot. Explore the history and political intrigue behind Baxter Boulevard, Back Cove Trail, Eastern Prom, Western Prom and Deering Oaks parks, all while biking along Portland’s world-class multi-use paths and bike lanes. Will include some sections in traffic, must feel comfortable riding a bike in a large group. Bike-confident kids welcome with parental supervision. Bring a lunch for a picnic along the way.

Description: Join Portland Arborist Jeff Tarling for a bus tour of Portland’s biggest and most significant trees--some over 250 years old. Hop on the bus with Jeff and you will visit “Verizon Pines”, Barron Center, Baxter Woods and Deering Oaks, as well as some hidden gems..